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Such a discussion gives opportunity for falling out (4-5)

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I believe the answer is:

open-ended

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'out' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Maybe you can see a link between them that I don't see?

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(Other definitions for open-ended that I've seen before include "Having no fixed limit, perhaps a discussion" , "Without fixed limits or restrictions" , "Allowing free debate with no set time to finish." , "With no fixed limit, not circumscribed" , "Having no predetermined limit" .)

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